George Allen
Date of birth	April 29, 1918
Place of birth	Detroit, Michigan
Date of death	December 31, 1990 (age 72)
Place of death	Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Position(s)	Head Coach
College	Michigan
Career Highlights
Awards	1971 AP Coach of the Year, 1971 Sporting News COY, 1971 Pro Football Weekly COY, 1971 UPI NFL COY, 1967 AP Coach of the Year, 1967 Sporting News COY, 1967 UPI NFL COY
Honors	70 Greatest Redskins Redskins' Ring of Fame
Career Record	116-47-5
Championships       Won	1972 NFC Championship
Coaching Stats	Pro Football Reference
Coaching Stats	DatabaseFootball
Team(s) as a coach/administrator
1957 1958-1965 1966-1970 1971-1977 1990	Los Angeles Rams Chicago Bears Los Angeles Rams (head) Washington Redskins (head) Long Beach State
Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2002

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Early life

Allen was born in Detroit, Michigan, where his father, Earl Raymond Allen, was recorded in the 1920 and 1930 U. S. census records for Wayne County, Michigan as working as a chauffeur to a private family. He earned varsity letters in football, track and basketball at Lake Shore High School. Nickname: Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (Latin for, We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes) Location in Wayne County, Michigan Coordinates: Country United States State Michigan County Wayne County Government  - Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Area  - City  143. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... A womens 400 metre hurdles race on a typical outdoor red rubber track. ... Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005. ...

Allen went to Alma College and later at Marquette University, where he was sent as an officer trainee in the U.S. Navy's World War II V-12 program. He attended the University of Michigan where he earned his M.S. in Physical Education in 1947. Alma College is a selective, private, liberal arts college located in the small city of Alma in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the United States of America. ... The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (UM or U of M) is a coeducational public research university in the U.S. state of Michigan. ...

Coaching career

In 1948, Allen became coach to Morningside College in Iowa. Over three years, he compiled a 15-2-2 record. From 1951 through 1956, he coached Whittier College in California where he put together a 32-22-5 mark. 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ... Morningside College is a liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church in Sioux City, Iowa. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... Year 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Whittier College in 1912 Hoover Hall and Library Whittier College is a private liberal arts college in Whittier, California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ...

Allen joined the Los Angeles Rams staff in 1957, coaching under fellow Hall of Fame coach Sid Gillman. In 1958, owner and head coach George Halas hired him as both personnel director and assistant coach with the Chicago Bears. During his seven years of acquiring talent, the Bears were able to select three future Pro Football Hall of Famers in Mike Ditka, Dick Butkus, and Gale Sayers. Allen's defensive schemes and tactics also had a formative effect on future Hall of Fame players Bill George and Doug Atkins during their most productive years. However, it would be his innovative defensive philosophies that would allow Allen to make his mark in the NFL. The St. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sid Gillman (October 26, 1911 - January 3, 2003) was an American football coach and innovator. ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... George Stanley Halas (February 2, 1895 - October 31, 1983), nicknamed Papa Bear and Mr. ... City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue, Orange and White Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner Virginia Halas McCaskey Chairman Michael McCaskey General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919) National... Michael Keller Ditka, Jr. ... Richard Marvin Dick Butkus (born December 9, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former American football player and actor. ... Gale Eugene Sayers (born May 30, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas), also known as The Kansas Comet, was a professional football player in the National Football League who spent his entire career with the Chicago Bears. ... William J. George(born October 27, 1929, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania;died September 30, 1982, at age of 52)was a professional football player for the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Rams George attented college at Wake Forest, being the Bears second-round draft pick in 1951. ... Douglas Leon Atkins (Born May 8, 1930, in Humboldt, Tennessee) is a former American Football defensive end who played for the Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears and the New Orleans Saints. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ...

During the latter stages of the 1962 NFL season, Allen became the Bears' defensive coordinator following the resignation of Clark Shaughnessy. In his first full year in the position, Allen helped the team's defense dethrone the two-time champion Green Bay Packers and lead the team to the 1963 NFL championship. Following the 14-10 victory on December 29 over the New York Giants, played under frigid conditions at Wrigley Field, Allen received a rare honor when he was presented with the game ball following the contest. The 1962 NFL season was the 43th regular season of the National Football League. ... Clark Daniel Shaughnessy (born March 6, 1892, died May 15, 1970) was an American Football coach. ... City Green Bay, Wisconsin Team colors Dark Green, Gold, and White Head Coach Mike McCarthy Owner 111,967 stockholders Chairman Bob Harlan General manager Ted Thompson Fight song Go! You Packers! Go! League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919-1920) National Football League (1921–present) Western Division (1933-1949) National Conference (1950... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames Big Blue Wrecking Crew, Big Blue, G-Men, The Jints, The New York Football Giants Team colors Royal Blue, Red, Gray, and White Head Coach Tom Coughlin Owner John Mara (50%) and Steve Tisch (50%) General manager Jerry Reese League/Conference affiliations National... For the former minor league baseball park, see Wrigley Field (Los Angeles). ...

At the end of the 1965 NFL season, Allen was hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, but quickly faced a legal battle with Halas, who claimed that Allen was in breach of contract. The Bears' owner did win his case, but allowed Allen to leave, saying he initiated the lawsuit to make a point about the validity of contracts. Halas would not be so magnanimous in an NFL meeting soon after when he attacked Allen's character. Upon hearing this, Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi joked to Rams owner Dan Reeves, "Sounds like you've got yourself a hell of a coach." The 1965 NFL season was the 46th regular season of the National Football League. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Allen improved the Rams win total by four games in his first year, then received 1967 Coach of the Year honors for leading the Rams to the NFL Coastal Division title. On December 26, 1968, Allen was fired by Reeves after his third season, but was rehired primarily due to a player's revolt. Nevertheless, Allen was fired for good by Reeves after the 1970 season, despite being the most successful coach in Rams history. After his tenure with the Rams, Allen became the coach of the Washington Redskins from 1971 to 1977. He coached the Redskins to Super Bowl VII, where they lost to the Miami Dolphins. 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... The NFL Coach of the Year Award is presented annually by the Associated Press to the NFL coach who has done the most outstanding job of working with the talent he has at his disposal. ... The NFL Coastal refers to one of the four divisions of the National Football League that was created prior to the 1967 season when the league realigned the original two divisions the East and West. ... City Landover, Maryland Other nicknames The Skins Team colors Burgundy and Gold Head Coach Joe Gibbs Owner Dan Snyder Fight song Hail to the Redskins League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1932–present) Eastern Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952) Eastern Conference (1953-1969) Capitol Division (1967-1969) National... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... Date January 14, 1973 Stadium Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum City Los Angeles, California MVP Jake Scott, Safety Favorite Redskins by 1 National anthem Andy Williams Little Angels of Holy Angels Church, Chicago Coin toss Game referee Referee Tom Bell Halftime show Woody Herman and the University of Michigan Band Attendance... City Miami Gardens, Florida Other nicknames The Fins, The Fish Team colors Aqua, Coral and Navy Head Coach Cam Cameron Owner Wayne Huizenga General manager Randy Mueller Mascot T. D. League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1966-1969) Eastern Division (1966-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference...

In his later years he served as head coach of the Chicago Blitz and Arizona Wranglers in the USFL, and returned for one year to coach at Long Beach State University. Categories: Defunct American football teams | Chicago sports | American football stubs ... Arizona Wranglers were a professional American Football team in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. ... The United States Football League was a professional American football league that played three seasons between 1983 and 1985. ... California State University, Long Beach (also known as Long Beach State, Cal State Long Beach, CSULB, LBSU or The Beach!) is the largest campus of the California State University system and the second largest university in the state of California. ...

George Halas biographer Jeff Davis notes that Allen had contacted Halas in late 1981, asking to be considered for the vacant head coaching position with the Bears. Halas angrily rejected Allen's overtures and hired Mike Ditka instead. Jefferson Jeff Davis (6 May 1862 – 3 January 1913) was a Democratic United States Senator from Arkansas and also served as governor of the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Michael Keller Ditka, Jr. ...

Allen was considered one of the hardest working coaches in football. As documented by NFL Films, Allen was known to eat ice cream or peanut butter for many meals because it was easy to eat, and saved time so Allen could get back to preparing for the next game. Allen kept in shape as a coach, and would run several miles at the start of each day. He did not swear or smoke, and he was a teetotaller known for preferring to drink milk (some suspected that this beverage of choice arose from ulcers they suspected the always-high strung coach to suffer from). Coach Allen would later be appointed by President Ronald Reagan to the President's Council on Physical Fitness. It's interesting to note President Richard M. Nixon once "recommended" the team run an end-around play by Wide Receiver Roy Jefferson. Allen agreed, but Jefferson was tackled for a loss on the play. NFL Films is a Mount Laurel, New Jersey-based company devoted to producing commercials, television programs, feature films, and documentaries on the National Football League, as well as other unrelated major events and awards shows. ... Ronald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was the 40th President of the United States (1981–1989) and the 33rd Governor of California (1967–1975). ... Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 – April 22, 1994) was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. ...

As a coach, Allen was known for his tendency to prefer veteran players to rookies and younger players. During Allen's early years with the Redskins, the team was known as the "Over the Hill Gang," due to the number of players on the team with lots of past NFL experience, such as quarterback Billy Kilmer (the moniker "Over the Hill Gang" having come from a 1969 television movie). Upon becoming Redskins coach, Allen traded for or acquired many players - all veterans of course - he had formerly coached with the Rams, including Jack Pardee, Richie Petitbon, Myron Pottios, John Wilbur, George Burman and Diron Talbert, leading to the Redskins sometimes being referred to in those days as the "Ramskins." The phrase "the future is now" is often associated with Allen. Allen made 131 trades as an NFL coach, 81 those during the seven years he was coach of the Redskins. Coach Russ A. Molzahn was instrumental in running Allen's free agent tryout camps, would go on to win Three National Championships on the Jr. Collegiate and European levels. Jack Pardee, later became an NFL head coach himself of the Redskins and Houston Oilers; Richie Petitbon would become the longtime defensive coordinator of the Redskins under Joe Gibbs. Billy Kilmer was an American football player who played collegiately for the UCLA Bruins and professionally for 16 seasons with three teams: the San Francisco 49ers, the New Orleans Saints and the Washington Redskins. ... Born in Christoval, Texas, Jack Pardee was an All-American linebacker at Texas A&M University, a 2-time All-Pro with the Los Angeles Rams (1963) and Washington Redskins(1971), a 2-time NFL Coach of Year (1976,79), and winner of 87 games in 11 seasons. ... Richie Petitbon (born 1938) is a former head coach of the Washington Redskins. ... Myron Pottios (born January 18, 1939) was an American football linebacker in the NFL. Categories: | | | | | | | | ... John Wilbur July 17, 1774 – May 1, 1856 was a prominent American Quaker preacher who was at the forefront of a controversy that led to a split in the Religious Society of Friends in the United States. ... Diron Talbert was an American football player who played defensive end/tackle for the Los Angeles Rams from 1967 to 1970 and defensive tackle for the Washington Redskins from 1971 to 1980. ... Born in Christoval, Texas, Jack Pardee was an All-American linebacker at Texas A&M University, a 2-time All-Pro with the Los Angeles Rams (1963) and Washington Redskins(1971), a 2-time NFL Coach of Year (1976,79), and winner of 87 games in 11 seasons. ... Richie Petitbon (born 1938) is a former head coach of the Washington Redskins. ... Joe Jackson Gibbs (born November 25, 1940) is a Hall of Fame American football coach and NASCAR Championship team owner. ...

Allen was also known for emphasizing special teams play, and is credited with being the first coach to hire a special teams coach to focus exclusively on the play of that unit. That first special teams coach would later win a Super Bowl, Dick Vermeil of the St. Louis Rams. Dick Vermeil is a former American head coach for the National Football Leagues Philadelphia Eagles (1976-1982), St. ...

Notable accomplishments

Allen had the third best winning percentage in the NFL (.681), only exceeded by Vince Lombardi (.736) and John Madden (.731). He also never coached a team to a losing season. This was particularly notable in the case of the Redskins, which had only had one winning season over the past fifteen seasons before Allen's arrival. Vincent Thomas Lombardi (June 11, 1913 – September 3, 1970) was one of the most successful coaches in the history of American football. ... John Earl Madden (born April 10, 1936) is a former National Football League player, head coach, and a Pro Football Hall-of-Famer. ...

He was noted primarily as a defensive innovator, and as a motivator. Allen was an early innovator in the use of sophisticated playbooks, well-organized drafts, use of special teams and daring trades for veterans over new players. He is also known for sparking the Dallas Cowboys/Washington Redskins rivalry. He was 7-8 against the Cowboys in his career. City Irving, Texas Other nicknames Americas Team, The Boys, Team colors Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Metallic Silver, Silver, and White Head Coach Wade Phillips Owner Jerry Jones General manager Jerry Jones League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1960–present) Western Conference (1960) Eastern Conference (1961-1969) Capitol Division (1967...

He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the National Football Leagues Hall of Fame. ... See also: 2001 in sports, 2003 in sports and the list of years in sports. Auto Racing Stock car racing: Ward Burton wins the Daytona 500 NASCAR Championship - Tony Stewart Indy Racing League - Sam Hornish Jr. ...

Allen's final head coaching job was with Long Beach State in 1990. California State University, Long Beach (also known as Long Beach State, Cal State Long Beach, CSULB, LBSU or The Beach) is the second largest campus of the California State University system and the third largest university in the state of California in terms of enrollment. ... MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ...

Death

Allen died on December 31, 1990 from ventricular fibulation in his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California at the age of 72. Allen admitted shortly before his death he had not been completely healthy after some of his Long Beach State players dumped a Gatorade bucket on him following a season ending victory over the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on November 17, 1990^{[citation needed]}. December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Palos Verdes Estates is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Gatorade is a non-carbonated sports drink marketed by PepsiCo. ... The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public, coeducational university located in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, known for its programs in engineering, English, hotel administration, and management information systems. ...

The sports editor of the Long Beach State Daily Forty-Niner newspaper was on the field that day and remembers that the temperature was in the fifties with a biting wind. Coach Allen stayed on the field for media interviews for quite awhile in his drenched clothing, and boarded the bus back to Long Beach State soaking wet. However - he had promised a winning season to a football program on the verge of collapse, and in his final game delivered on his promise. His players gleefully hoisted him on their shoulders as photographers snapped away, and Allen went out a winner.

After his death, the soccer and multipurpose field area on the lower end of campus was dedicated in his honor, George Allen Field. A youth baseball field in Palos Verdes Estates is also named after him.

Family

Allen had four children, three sons and one daughter. His son George is the former U.S. Senator (R) from Virginia. Another son Bruce is the general manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League and is a former member of the front office of the Oakland Raiders. Allen's daughter Jennifer wrote a book about her relationship with her father titled The Fifth Quarter which outlined the man's icy demeanor toward his family, and his obsession with football to the exclusion of all else. George Felix Allen (born March 8, 1952, in Whittier, California) is a Republican United States Senator from Virginia. ... Seal of the U.S. Senate Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      Senate composition following 2006 elections The United States Senate is... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  Ranked 35th  - Total 42,793 sq mi (110,862 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 7. ... City Tampa Bay, Florida Other nicknames The Bucs, Pewter Pirates Team colors Buccaneer Red, Pewter, Black, and Orange Head Coach Jon Gruden Owner Malcolm Glazer General manager Bruce Allen Mascot Captain Fear League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976–present) American Football Conference (1976) AFC West (1976) National Football Conference... The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ... City Oakland, California Other nicknames The Silver and Black, Da Raidahs Team colors Silver and Black Head Coach Lane Kiffin Owner Al Davis General manager Michael Lombardi League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960–1969) Western Division (1960–1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970–present) AFC...

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Terry Robiskie (born November 12, 1954 in New Orleans, LA) is the current wide receivers coach for the Cleveland Browns. ... Martin Edward Schottenheimer (born September 23, 1943 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania) is an American football coach. ... Steven Orr Spurrier (born April 20, 1945 in Miami Beach, Florida) is a former American football player and current the head coach of the University of South Carolina football team. ... Joe Jackson Gibbs (born November 25, 1940) is a Hall of Fame American football coach and NASCAR Championship team owner. ...

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